The Belmont Hotel

A very comfortable well-run hotel, with high standards, in an excellent sea facing position. Breakfast and dinner were always top notch. My husband said it was the best roast beef he’d had outside our home, so thank you Chef. The wine list is good but not extensive, Even in four-star hotels dress is very casual these days but not in this hotel - jacket and tie is the dress code. Fine by us, and I would imagine for most of the guests the hotel attracts. No matter how beautifully owners create a hotel, the staff have the power to make or break it - they can subtly undermine it. Service at The Belmont was very good but a couple of staff in the dining room and bar, although efficient, never smiled. I really do appreciate that they work very hard, for often the minimum wage, but an occasional smile does enhance a guest's precious break, and it might even lighten their own long day! However, the staff generally including reception, the young porter who saw us to our room, and the maid who magically put right a mishap I had, were excellent. One evening there were two really young waiters who did their job very well, and with such charm . We only saw them once (Sunday or Monday?) but they were a delight. Although we didn’t have the pleasure of being waited on by him, I must specially mention George Peacock because we could see he made guests feel valued, without being ingratiating. He is exceptionally talented and will, without doubt, be a manager of a top hotel one day. Professionalism is always a pleasure to see. Sidmouth was perfect for an Autumn break, and the town has many individual shops and boasts two department stores. Strolling along the seafront in the October sunshine was lovely. The next day produced very dramatic seas, which were also superb to watch.

Good place to stay short walk to the shops

Very comfortable hotel, excellent attentive staff, spotlessly clean, good breakfast, didn't eat there due to concerts we were attending during Folk week started too early for service. Good parking which can be a bonus in Sidmouth. Traditional luxury. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

The ambience of the hotel and service we received was very good. We particularly enjoyed the lounge area which had plenty of room to socialise as a group

Brilliant We pulled up in a convenient parking space not 50 steps from the check-in desk after a day of driving We took our luggage out of the car boot and before we could even close it again, a smartly dressed, smiling, very polite Jack appeared and asked if he could help with our bags Immediately we knew we’d found a lovely hotel And that set the tone for our stay; friendly, easy check-in, bit of an upgraded room (thank you) very well appointed, spacious, clean, light, comfortable. Enjoyed a drink on the sunny terrace, again first class service from the staff there, which was equally first class from the waiting staff in the restaurant; super meal followed by a good night’s sleep The same friendly, efficient service at breakfast, and a cheerful check-out Not had such an agreeable hotel experience in a long time

Great hotel, perfect location.